AWARDS
10-1: International Awards
Each year ITE sponsors awards to honor outstanding achievement in transportation engineering and distinguished service to ITE. The District shall notify all members that these awards are available and encourage members, employers and colleagues to submit applications. The details on eligibility, selection criteria and application deadlines are listed on awards page of the ITE Web site. Although many awards are listed, one award of special interest to District 9 is the Daniel B. Fambro Student Paper Award.
10-2: Purpose of District Awards
Each year the District sponsors awards to honor outstanding achievement in transportation engineering and distinguished service to ITE. These awards are described below. The President should appoint an Awards Committee to seek eligible members and encourage nominations. The committee should be comprised of several members from different areas in the District that are familiar with the work and reputation of candidates in those areas.
10-3: Transportation Engineer of the Year
| Purpose of Award | To recognize a District 9 member for outstanding practice, teaching or research in transportation engineering in the State of Texas |
| Frequency of Award | Annual |
| Time of Award | Presented at the annual summer District meeting |
| Eligibility for Award | International member, district member and licensed to practice engineering in the State of Texas |
| Nomination Procedures | A call for nominations shall be submitted by mail to the District membership no later than May 1 of each year. Nominations for this award must be supported by a brief statement citing reasons for selection of the nominee for the Transportation Engineer of the Year Award. Written statements should be limited to one and one-half (1-1/2) pages using a typed, double-spaced format. Nominations must be returned no later than May 15 following the call for nominations. |
| Selection Procedures | Nominations shall be reviewed by the Awards Committee appointed by the District President. One nominee judged by the Awards Committee to best meet the qualifications for this award shall be selected. |
| Selection Criteria | Nominees shall have demonstrated unusual or continuing and outstanding contributions to the transportation engineering profession in any of the areas of administration, professional practice, teaching or research. |
| Selection Oversight | Committee appointed by District President |
| Format/Type of Award | $100 and an appropriately inscribed plaque recognizing the individual chosen as Transportation Engineer of the Year for the specific year |
10-4: Younger Member of the Year Award
| Purpose of Award | To recognize an individual younger member of District 9 for leadership, commitment to excellence and activism within District 9and other professional groups |
| Frequency of Award | Annual |
| Time of Award | Presented at the annual summer District meeting |
| Eligibility for Award | Those age 35 or younger who are members of District 9. Past recipients of this award are not eligible. |
| Nomination Procedures | A call for nominations shall be submitted by mail to the District membership no later than May 1 of each year. Nominations for this award must be supported by a brief statement citing reasons for selection of the nominee for the Younger Member of the Year Award. Written statements should be limited to one and one-half (1-1/2) pages using a typed, double-spaced format. Nominations must be returned no later than May 15 following the call for nominations. |
| Selection Procedures | Nominations shall be reviewed by the Awards Committee. One nominee judged by the Awards Committee to best meet the qualifications for this award shall be selected |
| Selection Criteria | Nominees shall have demonstrated unusual or continuing and outstanding contributions to District 9 and other professional groups through their leadership, commitment to excellence and activism. |
| Selection Oversight | Committee appointed by District President |
| Format/Type of Award | $100 and an appropriately inscribed plaque recognizing the individual chosen as Younger Member of the Year for the specific year |
10-5: Professional Practice Area Distinguished Service Award
| Purpose of Award | To recognize individuals for outstanding, long-term practice, service and leadership to the transportation engineering profession in the five specific areas of practice 1) City/County, 2) State, 3) Academic, 4) Consulting and 5) Commercial |
| Frequency of Award | When deemed appropriate but not more than one (1) award in each area of practice awarded annually |
| Time of Award | Presented at the annual winter District meeting |
| Eligibility for Award | Any non-student member or affiliate of District 9 |
| Nomination Procedures | Nominations shall be made to the District Board by any member of District 9 and supported by a written statement outlining the accomplishments of the nominee and any other information justifying the nomination. The District Board may refer nominations to the Awards Committee for review and recommendation. |
| Selection Procedures | The Awards Committee shall review nominations with respect to the standards and criteria adopted for such award and recommend award to the District Board. The Board shall consider the recommendations and elect or not elect to confer such an award upon the nominee. |
| Selection Criteria | An individual nominated shall have demonstrated untiring and unselfish contribution to the profession, area of practice and professional organizations and by personal integrity, leadership and example, inspires fellow transportation professionals to greater service. |
| Selection Oversight | Awards Committee |
| Format/Type of Award | An appropriately inscribed plaque presented with due ceremony to the nominee at the annual winter District meeting |
10-6: Special Recognition Award
| Purpose of Award | To recognize individuals or organizations who provide outstanding, long-term contributions and leadership to the advancement or goals of the transportation profession, ITE and/or District 9 |
| Frequency of Award | As appropriate but no more than 1 such award annually |
| Time of Award | As appropriate |
| Eligibility for Award | Nomination by District Board |
| Nomination Procedures | Selected by the District Board |
| Selection Procedures | N/A |
| Selection Criteria | N/A |
| Selection Oversight | Awards Committee |
| Format/Type of Award | Appropriately inscribed plaque recognizing the individual or organization for special recognition by the District |
10-7: Technical Paper Award
| Purpose of Award | To recognize the outstanding Technical paper prepared by a non-student member of District 9 |
| Frequency of Award | Annual |
| Time of Award | Presented at the annual summer District meeting |
| Eligibility for Award | Any current, non-student member affiliate of District 9 |
| Nomination Procedures | Submission of a Technical Paper to the TexITE Technical Committee upon a call for papers |
| Selection Procedures | Review and selection by the Technical Committee during the early spring of each year |
| Selection Criteria | The submitted paper shall be prepared by an individual or individuals in concert and represent individual initiative beyond the author or author's routine employment or educational duties. The subject of the submitted paper shall be a transportation issue or project that is topical and significant and represent a superior technical writing effort. |
| Selection Oversight | Technical Committee |
| Format/Type of Award | An appropriate certificate of award and a nominal cash award, sum as adopted in the annual budget, presented to the recipient(s) by the District |
10-8: Outstanding Student Awards
| Purpose of Award | To recognize the outstanding student member in each of the District Student Chapters |
| Frequency of Award | Annual |
| Time of Award | Presented at the annual summer District meeting |
| Eligibility for Award | Student member of District 9 enrolled in a course of study at one of the District 9 Student Chapters |
| Nomination Procedures | Nominated by students and faculty of the respective student chapter |
| Selection Procedures | Nominated by students and faculty of their respective study chapters |
| Selection Criteria | Selected by faculty representatives of the respective student chapters |
| Selection Overseer | University Student Faculty Advisor and Student Chapter Liaison |
| Format/Type of Award | $100 cash award and accompanying paper certificate of award |
10-9 Student Paper Award
| Purpose of Award | To recognize the outstanding technical paper prepared for this competition by a student member of District 9 |
| Frequency of Award | Annual |
| Time of Award | Presented at annual summer District meeting |
| Eligibility for Award | Must be a student member of District 9 enrolled in a legitimate course of study at an institution of higher learning within the District 9 area at the time the paper was prepared, the paper to be submitted within a twelve (12) month period of preparation |
| Nomination Procedures | All papers submitted by eligible persons will be considered as nominated for award |
| Selection Procedures | The Technical Committee shall review all papers submitted with regard to the selection criteria established |
| Selection Criteria | Technical papers submitted shall express the results of new research or furtherance and development of existing theory, concepts or methodologies in the field of transportation engineering. The paper shall be original, applicable and of topical interest. The paper may have been prepared in fulfillment of regular course requirements for the current or immediately past academic year. Format, organization and technical writing ability shall also be judged. All papers must be neatly typed and one (1) original or three (3) photocopies of good quality submitted to the Technical Committee. |
| Selection Overseer | Student Chapter Liaison |
| Format/Type of Award | A cash award with paper certificate of award presented by the District President. The amount of the award is divided between recipients as designated by the Student Chapter Liaison and current budget. Awards vary depending on the number of papers submitted.
1st place receives $150 cash award 2nd place receives $125 cash award 3rd place receives $100 cash award |
10-10: Outstanding Student Chapter Award
| Purpose of Award | To recognize a Student Chapter for outstanding activity over the year. |
| Frequency of Award | Annual |
| Time of Award | Presented at annual summer District meeting |
| Eligibility for Award | Active Student Chapter has a valid Charter. |
| Nomination Procedures | Report submitted by the Chapter to the District President by April 1. |
| Selection Procedures | The Awards Committee shall review all reports by May 1 and if reports are worthy, forward winning report to ITE headquarters for international competition. |
| Selection Criteria | See point system developed by ITE |
| Selection Oversight | Student Chapter Liaison |
| Format/Type of Award | Recognition at summer meeting
1st place $200 cash award (forwarded to ITE for competition) 2nd place $100 cash award |
10-11: Section Activities Award
| Purpose of Award | To recognize a Section for outstanding activity over the past year. |
| Frequency of Award | Annual |
| Time of Award | Presented at annual summer District meeting |
| Eligibility for Award | Active Section has a valid Charter |
| Nomination Procedures | Written report submitted by the Section to the District President by April 1st |
| Selection Procedures | The Awards Committee shall review all reports by May 1 and if reports are worthy, forward winning report to ITE headquarters for international competition. It is not necessary to issue more than one award but up to three awards should be budgeted. |
| Selection Criteria | See point system developed by ITE |
| Selection Oversight | Awards Committee |
| Format/Type of Award | Recognition at summer meeting
1st place $200 cash award 2nd place $150 cash award 3rd place $100 cash award |
